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History made by number of women sworn into congress

By Lisa Lillianstrom | January 13, 2019

A total of 127 women were sworn into Congress Jan. 3 as a result of the 2018 midterm elections, marking the largest number of women ever elected and proving the future is, in fact, female.Not only is there a large number of women in Congress, there are...

Graduate student Mary Stamps contributed to the conversation Friday during the I Am Because She Is event in the Center for Black Studies.

Women explore generational gaps in communication and ways to bridge those gaps

By Sophia Mullowney | December 4, 2018

Graduate student Mary Stamps contributed to the conversation Friday during the I Am Because She Is event in the Center for Black Studies.

XXXTENTACION and the politics of abuse in music

By Tyler Neal | November 3, 2018

Pitchfork’s release of hidden audio detailing XXXTENTACION admitting to the abuse of his pregnant girlfriend, among a laundry list of other crimes on Oct. 23 has reignited a long standing argument in the music community: Is it immoral to listen to music...

Point/Counterpoint: Friend zone

Point/Counterpoint: Friend zone

By Godwin Thomas | April 16, 2018

  Point/Counterpoint: Friend zone Friend-zoning occurs when someone wants a romantic relationship, despite their friend wanting a platonic one, according to a 2014 study by Bowling Green State University.Its possible to escape the zoneGodwin ThomasThose...

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Destination Procrastination

By Samantha Manahan | March 8, 2018

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Extend the Trend: Fake Freckles

Extend the Trend: Fake Freckles

By Abby Wisecarver | March 4, 2018

Around 4 to 5 percent of the world’s population is born with freckles, which is a small amount, according to Foreo. This small percentage explains why “fake freckles” have become super popular, but it does come across as deceiving.

Some women born with freckles have been attempting to cover them up for years, but now freckles have been adopted into the beauty community. Gaining popularity in 2015, fake freckles have skyrocketed and are now trending throughout the fashion world.

“As a person who has freckles, I hate this trend,” said Hannah Muntz, freshman elementary education major. “I went so many years of my life hating the dots on my face and now they are popular? No, I do not like it and will be happy when it finally dies down.”

I know what it’s like to look in the mirror and hate what I see, even if I can’t change it. But freckles are much more than randomized dots on your face, they add charm and character to every freckled-skinned individual.

If adding something small to your face makes you feel better and more confident, then why the heck not? Makeup has no rules and is something you can use to demonstrate creative expression. Pull out your eyeliner and get to dotting! Fake freckles are here to stay and everyone should be able to change their appearance and do whatever they want to.

Womens history month

Women’s history month

By Sara Karikomi | March 3, 2016

Georgetown University Professor Marcia Chatelain discusses her book, "South Side Girls: Growing Up in the Great Migration," for Women’s History Month on Tuesday in Reavis Hall, Room 103. Other events this month include a conference for high school-aged women going to college March 11, a music-themed STEM Divas program March 12, a meet-and-greet with author Julia Alvarez March 22 and a lecture led by E. Patrick Johnson March 30.

Women’s History Month 2015 schedule of events

By Northern Star staff | March 16, 2015

Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies will hold a series of events throughout March for Women’s History Month.The emphasis for this year will be on incarceration issues.• 3-5 p.m. March 17 in the Holmes Student Center, Glass Gallery: The Vagina Seminars•...

Women learn awareness, self defense through class

Women learn awareness, self defense through class

By Alex LaBee | April 30, 2014

Senior psychology major Brooke Harris defends herself from her opponent, an NIU campus police officer in full protective gear, Wednesday in the Anderson Building during the Rape Aggression Defense program. The goal of the class is to educate women in case of an attack said Lesley Rigg, interim vice president for Research and Graduate Studies.